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PMK functionary booked for issuing threat to actor Suriya over 'Jai Bhim' film row

Mayiladuthurai, Nov 17 (UNI) The Mayiladuthurai police on Wednesday registered a
case against Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) district secretary “Sitthamalli” A.Palanisamy
for issuing threat to actor Suriya for allegedly depicting the Vanniyar caste in poor
light in his 'Jai Bhim' movie released recently on OTT platform.
The PMK leader had announced a cash reward of Rs one lakh to anyone who would
kick the actor, when he visits the district.
Mr.Palanisamy was booked under Sections 153A (promoting enmity between different
groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing
acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated
by public servant, thereby causing danger of riot), 269 (negligent act likely to spread
infection of disease), 505 (statements conducting to public mischief), and 506 (1)
(criminal intimidation).
He is yet to be arrested, police sources said.
The PMK functionary along with party cadres stormed into a theatre here on Sunday,
where Suriya-starrer “Vel” movie was screened, and stopped its screening.
Meanwhile, armed police protection was given to the actor’s house in Chennai today,
following the threat, though he did not seek protection from the police.
Suriya’s film has come under criticism and attack from Vanniyar Sangam, which
accused the actor of maligning the community.
The Vanniyar Sangam had sent a legal notice to Suriya, his wife actor Jyothika of
2D Entertainment, film director T.J.Gnanvel and Amazon Prime Video demanding
removal of the community’s symbol of the raging fire pot from the movie and sought
an apology for damning, tarnishing and damaging the reputation of the community.
Besides, the Sangam also sought Rs five crore damages, which should be paid
within a period of seven days from the time and date of receipt of the notice.
The controversial move was based on the real life custodial death of an innocent
man, namely Rajakannu from the Irular tribe. Suriya played the role inspired by
Justice (Retired) K.Chandru, who appeared for the case as a lawyer in 1993.
The character of a cop, who tortured Rajakannu in the police lockup has been
deliberately depicted as belonging to the Vanniyar caste, the Vanniyar Sangam
alleged in its complaint to the police and demanded action against the actor.
Meanwhile, popular film personalities including directors Bharathiraja, Vetrimaran,
Pa.Ranjith, Venkat Prabhu and Lokesh Kanagaraj have voiced their support for
Suriya.
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